OG article by Shaun Hegarty December 31, 2025 A push is underway to place a marijuana-related measure on Ohio ballots in November 2026, aiming to overturn recent legislative changes rather than introduce new laws. Ohio voters approved recreational marijuana in 2023, but new regulations enacted this year, including restrictions on hemp products and limits on plant growth, have sparked opposition. Supporters, led by Dennis Willard of a cannabis petition group, argue that polit

OG article by Jay RootBianca Pallaro and Michael Forsythe December 31, 2025 A New York Times investigation reveals connections between Oklahoma cannabis farms and leaders of Chinese diaspora hometown associations in New York City, some with ties to Beijing. In China, marijuana trafficking is punishable by death, but in the U.S., it has become profitable for certain individuals. Botanical Green Farms in Wynnewood, Okla., is among several operations linked to these groups. Th

OG article by Anthony Martinelli December 31, 2025 California’s Department of Cannabis Control has proposed modifications to cannabis cultivation regulations and new statewide sanitation standards, following prior public input. The updates aim to streamline rules, clarify track-and-trace requirements, and mitigate contamination risks from unsanitary handling. Key elements include uniform sanitation standards for licensees in cultivation, processing, or handling of unpackaged

OG article by Anthony Martinelli December 31, 2025 State Senator Alexis Calatayud (R) has introduced Senate Bill 1032 to amend Florida's medical marijuana program. The bill permits qualified physicians to certify up to a 70-day supply of marijuana per order, doubling the existing 35-day limit. Physicians may request exceptions for higher daily dosage and possession limits for smokable forms, requiring electronic submission of patient medical condition details, dosage needs,

OG article by Aaron Houston December 31, 2025 A new federally funded study reveals that medical marijuana use is common among adults with disabilities, with over one in five respondents reporting current cannabis consumption. The primary reason for use is pain relief, cited by more than 70 percent of users, followed by relaxation or tension relief at over 60 percent. Specific conditions addressed include migraines, nausea, muscle spasms, seizures, mental health issues, and s

OG article by Adam Levin December 31, 2025 Adam Levin, former chairman of High Times magazine and a daily cannabis user for 25 years, reflects on his personal experience of recognizing cannabis's subtle risks after quitting. He supports President Donald Trump's December 18, 2025, executive order reclassifying cannabis as a less dangerous substance, which directs federal agencies to modernize policy, confront data, protect youth, and avoid past public health errors. Levin cre

OG article by Kevin Fixler December 30, 2025 Idaho’s U.S. senators, Republicans Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, signed a letter to President Donald Trump opposing his executive order directing the reclassification of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. The letter, authored by U.S. Sen. Ted Budd and signed by 22 GOP senators, warned that rescheduling risks public health and the economy, stating, “In light of the documented dangers of marijuana, facilitating the growth of the

OG article by Kyle Jaeger December 30, 2025 Virginia's incoming Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger, who supports cannabis reform, outlined key requirements for a marijuana sales legalization bill in an interview with WDBJ7 published on Friday. She emphasized the need for strong labeling on cannabis products to inform consumers about potency, similar to alcohol regulations, stating, “A consumer should always know what they are buying... you know what percentage alcohol th

OG article by Imani Williams December 30, 2025 State Representative Antonio Parkinson, representing Tennessee District 98, has proposed the Freedom to Farm Act for the 2026 legislative session. The bill would permit one adult per household to cultivate up to 15 marijuana plants—five adult, five intermediate, and five budding—on their property for personal use, including medical purposes. Parkinson emphasized that this would enable residents to access marijuana without taxes

OG article by Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line December 30, 2025 Approximately 3 million adults in Israel have experienced anxiety, depression, or PTSD symptoms since the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led massacre and ensuing war, according to State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman. Mental health services are overwhelmed, prompting a new Israeli study to test MDMA-assisted group psychotherapy as a scalable treatment for collective trauma. The trial, led by MAPS Israel in partnership with

OG article by Kyle Jaeger December 30, 2025 Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced that federal health programs will launch a pilot by April 2026 to cover up to $500 worth of hemp-derived CBD annually for eligible Medicare and Medicaid patients, with no charge if recommended by doctors. The initiative, directed by President Donald Trump and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., aims to provide acces

OG article by Doug Petcash December 30 , 2025 Ohio cannabis advocates are launching a referendum to challenge a new state law that restricts intoxicating hemp products and modifies recreational marijuana rules. Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 56, banning sales of such hemp items outside dispensaries and limiting home cultivation to six plants per person. The law also prohibits importing marijuana from other states. Advocates from Ohioans for Cannabis Choice argue thi